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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.27, 1,290.65 and 536.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.27, 1,290.65 and 536.99 is: 741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.27 : 1,290.65 = 536.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.27/1,290.65 = 536.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.27x = 1,290.65 × 536.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.27x = 693,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,063.46/935.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.03

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